© iStock-RudyBalasko Find Your Next Adventure Looking for new diving adventures? MyDiveGuide is a smart online dive travel guide - made by divers for divers. Explore the turquoise warm waters of Turkey Expect to see historic shipwrecks, abundant marine life and secretive underwater cities. The underworld of Turkey is so diverse and has so much to offer - from great boat diving to beautiful reef walls, drop-offs, caverns and deep canyons. Regions for amazing diving in Turkey include Gallipoli, Bodrum, Fethiye, Kas and Antalya. Go on an underwater adventure in the crystal clear waters of Mediterranean and Aegan Sea! © Denizatı Dalış Merkezi, 34940 Tuzla - IstanbulKaş NeptünUnderwater gardens of Neptune; a rich and shallow reef rising to 8m under tough waves just off cape “Çondur”. There is definitely an antique wreck site here, lots of amphorae are scattered around up from 20 metres and all along the coastal side of the reef.Learn more © Happy Bubbles Dalis Merkezi - Bodrum, 48400 BodrumC47 Dakota UÇAK BATIĞIC-47 Dakota is a military plane wreck with a length of 20m and wing width of 30m. It was sunk by BOSAD in 2007. Its depth starts at 19m and descends to 33m. In 2010 the wreck was broken into two pieces and the body/tail part drifted deeper. The left engine was also broken as she was moving.Learn more © Happy Bubbles Dalis Merkezi, 48400 BodrumTCG Pinar-1 (Wreck)The TCG Pinar 1 was a Navy Coastguard water carrying ship. It has been sunk by BOSAD (Bodrum Sualtı Derneği) in May 2007 to create an artificial reef for divers. It has a length of 37m and 7m width. The stern lies at 20m and descends to around 30m.Learn more © Happy Bubbles Dalis Merkezi - Bodrum, 48400 BodrumBig ReefThe most beautiful and fascinating dive site in Bodrum. Big Reef has all the diving opportunities in it. The depth starts at 7m (25 ft). Divers can use the anchor chain for an easy descent to the top of the reef. lt has a wall that faces Black Island and drops straight down from 7 meters to 34 meters.Learn more © Denizatı Dalış Merkezi, 34940 Tuzla - IstanbulGüvercin Ada / Tank WreckThe pigeons are not here anymore but the shallow depths are teeming with life, rabbitfish, and breams galore. A white marble shark sculpture reminisces of recent underwater art exhibitions and gives a startle to first-time divers! This is an ideal, very calm site for snorkelers and those starting diving training.Learn more © Happy Bubbles Dalis Merkezi - Bodrum, 48400 BodrumOrak AdasıOrak Island is 2 hrs from Bodrum and is very famous for its deep walls. Good for all levels as well as eXtended Range dives. Another dive spot around the island is the Orak reef. Also very rich in aquatic life.Learn more © Denizatı Dalış Merkezi, 34940 Tuzla - IstanbulHidayet KoyuThis bay is very beautiful underwater and above, and also well sheltered. Sea-grass meadows in the bay are full of life, day and night. East from the small cape, bare rocks slope down gradually to 32m, with lots of life; moray eels and bigger fish at depth.Learn more © Denizatı Dalış Merkezi, 34940 Tuzla - IstanbulKanyon / Dimitri (Wreck)The Canyon - Dimtri Wreck is number one in Kaş. Fish may not always abound at this very popular site but the sights are worth it. Please do not touch anything while diving.Learn more © Denizatı Dalış Merkezi, 34940 Tuzla - IstanbulFenerBeing the closest in distance to Kaş makes Fener a very popular dive site. It is a very diverse site. If you head east underwater you will find the “Ottoman wreck” to explore. It has a worn wooden spine and mails at 23 meters with a large water jug.Learn more © Denizatı Dalış Merkezi, 34940 Tuzla - IstanbulC-47 Dakota (Wreck)Here in the quiet bay of Limanağsı lies the wreck of an old Dakota. The plane was sunk especially for diving. It stands in the sandy bottom between 16 and 24 meters depth. The interior can be dived without danger.Learn more Featured Dive Destinations © Shutterstock/muratartAntalyadiving in Antalya, scuba diving in Antalya, best time to dive in Antalya, best dive sites in Antalya, diving holidays Antalya, Antalya marine life, best divingLearn more © iStock/nejdetduzenMuglaWith its location on the Aegean Sea, the province of Mugla offers some amazing diving opportunities.Learn more © iStock/gvictoriaAydinAydin offers exceptional diving and as well as its natural riches and has recently sunk interesting artificial reefs.Learn more © iStock/tunartSeferihisarOne of the biggest treats in the waters off the coast of Seferihisar is the chance to see the incredibly rare Mediterranean Monk Seal.Learn more © MaresKasConsidered by many divers as the best spot for diving in the entire country, Kas is a must-see location for divers vesting Turkey.Learn more © MaresKusadasiOne of the best parts of Kusadasi is that it offers dive locations for divers of all experience and skill levels.Learn more © MaresBodrumDiving in Bodrum is very popular because of all the marine life and some great wreck diving.Learn more © MaresSigacikSigacik is an area that does offer some spots for newer divers and for more experienced divers.Learn more Explore underwater life Aquatic life under our oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams is amazing! From microscopic zooplankton to the largest animal on earth, the blue whale, underwater life comes in all possible shapes and sizes. With 71% of the earth being covered with water, it is no wonder we are so fascinated with what lies beneath the surface. In fact, scientists estimate that there are nearly 1 million different species of aquatic animals. Freshwater ecosystems are home mainly to fish, invertebrates, and reptiles, whereas the ocean contains a wide array of marine life including fish, mollusks, crustaceans, reptiles, sharks, and marine mammals like whales, dolphins, seals, and manatees. © Alamy-WaterFrameSperm WhaleThe largest predatory animal on earth is the Sperm Whale - it is extraordinary to dive with such intelligent and social whalesLearn more © Tobias FriedrichBottlenose DolphinSince bottlenose dolphins have the widest distribution of all the dolphin species, they are the easiest type to encounter while diving.Learn more © Alamy-Alex MustardSealBeing good acrobats and very playful underwater makes diving with seals a lot of funLearn more © Shutterstock-Shane Myers PhotographyGreen TurtleScuba diving alongside a green sea turtle is always special as you watch them soar gracefully through the water.Learn more © Shutterstock_Krzysztof OdziomekButterfly FishButterflyfish are known for swimming in monogamous pairs but can sometimes be seen in large schools.Learn more © iStock-Global_PicsBarracudaBarracuda are easily identifiable by their shiny, silvery color, long, snake-like body.Learn more © AdobeStock-JirinaVFRPufferfishDiving with puffer fish is very enjoyable as they are quite cute.Learn more © Alamy_Dray van BeeckSeahorses and PipefishesKeep your eyes open and maybe you’ll be lucky enough to dive with seahorses.Learn more Discover the wonders of the deep with SSI's blog Join us on an exciting journey of discovery and learn more about exhilarating diving adventures, dedicated conservation initiatives, and innovative educational opportunities that will help you illuminate the extraordinary beauty of the underwater world. 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